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Optometrist Place of Performance :

Lexington, KY A-Team Solutions is seeking an Optometrist for a part time position, for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, to provide services for 8hr shifts, 3 days weekly from 7amn-3:30pm, for an opportunity we are currently pursuing.

Job Duties:

The services will be provided to the male and female AIC's at the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The contractor shall be responsible for the following tasks. 1. Providing verification of credentials, proof of malpractice insurance and medical indemnification insurance in the amount specified in the contract. 2. Evaluation of patients as referred by the medical staff. The contractor will work closely with the Clinical Director, Medical officers, Advanced Practice Practitioners, and all Health Services Staff of the institution in the treatment of the AIC. 3. The Contractor(s) shall be responsible for, but not limited to the following: Routine Refractions Eye Examinations Fundoscopic Examinations Tonometry Examinations Diagnose AIC's Treatment of AIC's Prescribe appropriate medications allowed by law and BOP Policy Obtain signed refusals if the AIC's refuse care Prescribing eyeglasses & contact lenses based on BOP policy/Guidelines Place consults for follow-up appointments If any eye pathologies are noted, the contractor(s) will place appropriate referral services to the onsite Primary Care Provider or Clinical Director Document all AIC's contact clinical notes appropriately Complete clinical documentation onsite the same day the AIC's are examined Provide adjustments to eye wear Will utilize the Bureau's Electronic Medical Record for all clinical documentation Responsible for communicating with assigned staff immediately if an AIC's fail to show for the clinic. Alert staff at the end of each clinic day of any orders placed for contacts or glasses Obtain signature(s) from the COR for required BOP & contractor(s) paperwork for timesheet purposes. The contractor(s) are responsible for forwarding any timesheet(s) to their contract agency. Contractor must complete a minimum of 14 and up to 25 scheduled exams per eight session day.

Qualifications:

The optometrist must have the ability to work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural, regional, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Must have knowledge of routine office related duties including working knowledge of computers,word processing programs and be able to type. The optometrist must possess good organizational skills, good interpersonal relationship skills and be able to work effectively with the medical staff. The optometrist must hold a diploma from an accredited program. Additionally, the optometrist shall also hold a current professional license that permits him/her to practice the professional specialty of Optometry in Kentucky. The optometrist cannot have had a negative employment termination within 36 months prior to initiating vouchering process on them. Contractor(s) will provide an official transcript, license, proof of malpractice liability insurance, resume with work history, CPR certification, two (2) references and have a competency form completed by a peer or supervisor. The contractor shall ensure submitted prospective employee(s) meet the requirements of the vouchering. The optometrist's name, work experience and proof of qualifications must be provided at the time the quote is submitted. The optometrist must pass the security clearances listed in the Contract. The optometrist must provide proof that they meet all qualifications. Failure to submit this information may result in elimination from consideration. The contractor must maintain malpractice liability insurance at all times. A-Team Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer To learn more about A-Team Solutions, please visit us at www.a-teamsolutions.com

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Pay:

$68.00 - $70.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Work Location:

In person